About
The Links of Lake Bernadette enjoys verdant landscaping and a rolling terrain that are perfectly complemented by mature and towering pines. At 6,400 yards, the golf course is seemingly short but it feels like it plays much longer due to frequent doglegs that can be found throughout. Six of the par 4s play over 400 yards and a few par 3s measure over 200 yards, which also helps the course feel longer. Water hazards and bunkers come into play but they are balanced by large greens and wide fairways that make for easier approaches. Although beginners won't feel out of place and there are four different sets of tees, the golf course boasts several tricky holes that will challenge even the best players. One of these, the 163-yard 13th, was once called the best par 3 in Tampa Bay.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by matthew9609913 on 08/10/2026
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Photo submitted by u842034942 on 08/09/2026
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Photo submitted by danhuntting on 04/02/2026
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Photo submitted by danhuntting on 04/02/2026
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Photo submitted by RocketRoy23 on 01/17/2026
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Photo submitted by RocketRoy23 on 01/17/2026
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Photo submitted by RocketRoy23 on 01/17/2026
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Photo submitted by Mortey on 11/12/2025
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Tee box Photo submitted by dohrenwend on 03/07/2025
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Photo submitted by Mortey on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by Donbdaone on 02/27/2023
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Photo submitted by Donbdaone on 02/27/2023
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Sand traps filled with dead sod Photo submitted by u4197084 on 05/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u717371431 on 10/30/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161547059 on 05/13/2021
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Photo submitted by smithbri42 on 01/19/2021
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#4 green Photo submitted by stevectpa1 on 05/05/2020
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Photo submitted by u809616858 on 01/28/2020
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Photo submitted by icjeff on 11/20/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Really great bunkering on the 1st green Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Great bunker. Terrible shape. Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by USFBull on 05/18/2019
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Photo submitted by USFBull on 05/18/2019
Golfer Reviews
Vast improvement since one year ago.
Although the condition of the course has improved since I played it one year ago, there is still room for improvement. Fairways have grass but were a little long. Greens are vastly improved but were very long and needed cutting. This could be they are still working on them to improve but tuff to putt and ball bouncing off lumps of grass. Price reflects conditions so no complaint there. Heading in tight direction.
This is a budget friendly course with a good overall pace. If you find someone slower, just ask to play through and that's it!
The greens were all done this year however, there are some that are getting weeds back. Hopefully admin can take care of this before it is too late.
Price is good for the type of course. Good for relaxed rounds with friends.
Totally Soaked
Unfortunately the course was absolutely flooded. As a result, the greens were not cut and were very slow and bumpy. The rough was VERY long and thick and it was nearly impossible to find balls unless you were standing on top of them. There were similar problems in the fairway as well. The course should have actually been closed. Now there are DEEP ruts from golf carts everywhere and a lot of damage to the course.
Good value could use more grass in fareways
Course was in relatively good conditions, but like many courses in the area, they NEVER plant grass in the fareways, so what ever weeds are common in the area are left untreated. How about some weed killer and then replant more grass. ?
Good Players
Course is in great shape and only good players should play to enjoy it's condition
Improved but More Work to Do
The 4-star ratings are not serious. 3-star is average, so this is a 2-star course. The employees are friendly and helpful, and the course has improved. But the greens are like putting on a tightly mowed back yard. Need to install water drainage in many locations. The layout is great; please continue to make improvements.
Improved
Haven’t played in a year with how bad the course conditions were but they have definitely been working in the work to improve it. The greens are improved but still need some love. It was a carpet rug a year ago but now it’s tolerable to play and is improving little by little. The pro shop was being renovated when I went and I look forward to seeing how the QOL updates make this course play in the future.
Meh
Greens are rough. Fairways were tall and there was a lot of mush.
Unacceptable
The course is so poorly maintained and it’s unfortunate because it’s a few mins from my house so it’d be great to have a local course that’s good. The greens suck (barring they are new), the fairways are awful, and the course was flooded from the rain a few days ago. They shouldn’t be open much less dare to try charging $45 for 18 during prime time. I was so infuriated I left after hole 3
I hate leaving such a bad review but the course was just in such bad of shape it was hard to enjoy the round. I’m not even sure the course should have been open because of all the water from previous storms that had not drained. The fairways were so muddy, and it was not golf cart path only so the golf cart left bad tire tracks of mud. The greens were basically the same kind of grass on the fairways. And there were some holes that the tee boxes were not even visible or marked. The course has potential, with some holes having good water hazards, or bunkers. But overall, I would not play here again or recommend the course. The staff was not welcoming at all. All the lights were off in the clubhouse and there was just not good vibes.
Worst condition possible
I couldn’t believe how bad the golf course was. We lost balls in the middle of the fairway if you could call them fairways. I used to love Bernie and can’t believe how badly they’ve fallen. I blame golf now also for not warning me about how bad it was.
They were supposed to have new greens, they didn't. There was crabgrass on the greens. The fairways were not mowed to fairway length that were patches where it was 4 in high in a fairway after the mower went over them. Most of the time your ball was sitting down even in the fairway.